Use and Care Manual

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Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
1. To start the tool, grasp the handle rmly and pull the
trigger.
NOTE: An LED is turned on when the trigger is pulled.
2. To vary the speed, increase or decrease the pres
-
sure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled,
the greater the speed.
3. To stop the tool, release the trigger. Make sure the
bit comes to a complete stop before laying the tool
down.
Battery Pack Protection
To protect the battery from damage and extend its
life, the tool’s intelligent circuit monitors current draw,
temperature, and voltage drops.
In extremely high torque, binding, stalling, and short
circuit situations that cause high current draw, the fuel
gauge will ash, and then the tool will turn OFF. To
reset, release the trigger.
Under extreme circumstances, the internal temperature
of the battery could become too high. If this happens,
the fuel gauge will ash and the battery pack will shut
off. Let the battery pack cool and then continue work.
APPLICATIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
check work area for hidden pipes
and wires before drilling or driving screws.
Drilling in Wood, Composition Materials
and Plastic
When drilling in wood, composition materials and
plastic, select the
drill-only operating mode. Start
the drill slowly, gradually increasing speed as you drill.
When drilling into wood, use wood augers or twist drill
bits. Always use sharp bits. When using twist drill bits,
pull the bit out of the hole frequently to clear chips from
the bit utes. To reduce the chance of splintering, back
work with a piece of scrap wood. Select low speeds for
plastics with a low melting point.
Drilling in Metal
When drilling in metal, select the drill-only oper-
ating mode. Use high speed steel twist drills or hole
saws. Use a center punch to start the hole. Lubricate
drill bits with cutting oil when drilling in iron or steel. Use
a coolant when drilling in nonferrous metals such as
copper, brass or aluminum. Back the material to prevent
binding and distortion on breakthrough.
Drilling in Masonry
When drilling in masonry, select the hammer drill
operating mode. Use high speed carbide-tipped bits.
Drilling soft masonry materials such as cinder block
requires little pressure. Hard materials like concrete
require more pressure. A smooth, even ow of dust
indicates the proper drilling rate. Do not let the bit spin
in the hole without cutting. Do not use water to settle
dust or to cool bit. Both actions will damage the carbide.
Driving Screws and Nut Running
Drill a pilot hole when driving screws into thick or hard
materials. Set the torque selector collar to the proper
position and set the speed to low. Use the proper style
and size screwdriver bit for the type of screw you are
using. With the screwdriver bit in the screw, place the tip
of the screw on the workpiece and apply rm pressure
before pulling the trigger. Screws can be removed by
reversing the motor.
Overloading
Continuous overloading may cause permanent damage
to tool or battery pack.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the charger and remove the
battery pack from the charger or tool before
performing any maintenance. Never disassemble
the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a
MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool
operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger
to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. After six
months to one year, depending on use, return the
tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE
service facility for inspection.
If the tool does not start or operate at full power with
a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on
the battery pack. If the tool still does not work prop-
erly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a
MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal in-
jury and damage, never immerse
your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or
allow a liquid to ow inside them.
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles
clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain clean-
ing agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and
other insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline,
turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated
cleaning solvents, ammonia and household deter-
gents containing ammonia. Never use ammable or
combustible solvents around tools.
Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest service center.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING
Use only recommended accesso-
ries. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.
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